Bio
Justin Hardy concentrates his practice in the areas of general business law, intellectual property law, and taxation. In the area of general business law, Justin advises clients through business organization and formation, operation and dissolution. In the area of intellectual property law, he assists clients with the pursuit of copyright and trademark registration and with the management and licensing of their intellectual property assets. In the area of taxation, Justin represents individuals and businesses in negotiating and, where necessary, litigating tax disputes with local governments as well as the State and Federal governments. He has represented parties before the North Carolina Property Tax Commission and before the United States Tax Court. Along with John Cocklereece, Justin authors The North Carolina Property Tax Law Monitor, a blog dedicated to discussing issues related to North Carolina property tax law.
Education
Central Michigan University (B.S., 2005)
Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 2008); Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Business & Securities Law (2006-2008); Moot Court & Trial Advocacy Board (2007-2008)
University of Puerto Rico Trial Competition Team (2007)
Texas Young Lawyers Association Trial Competition Team (2008)
Bar / Court Admittance
2008, North Carolina
United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
United States Tax Court
Practice(s)
Business and Corporate Law, Business Formation and Compliance, Contracts, Copyrights and Trademarks, Corporate Disputes, Corporate Tax, Federal and State Tax, Individual Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions, Property Tax, Tax Appeals and Litigation, Tax Exemption, Tax Law
Membership(s)
Forsyth County Bar Association
North Carolina Bar Association (Tax Law Section & Business Law Section)
Civic Activities
Tax Section Membership Committe Chair of the NC Bar Association
